Opinion Articles
OpEd pieces by Hogg Foundation staff.
Sports Access and Mental Health
The start of a new academic year has sparked my reflection on who I was in high school, and how my life would look without one key opportunity – access to sports.
Reflections on the Global Leadership Exchange 2026
At the 2026 Global Leadership Exchange conference, the Hogg Foundation’s Tammy Heinz connected with leaders in mental health, disability, substance use, and addiction.
Opinion | The looming crisis: How federal funding cuts threaten Texans’ mental health
“The uncertain future of our mental health infrastructure does not bode well for Texans. We must demand lawmakers protect the programs that keep our communities healthy, our families supported, and our future secure.” Full Story
Listening to all Uvalde voices will promote true healing in the community
May 24 marks the first anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde.
For Austin State Hospital, Building a Newer, Bigger Facility is Not Enough
The long-overdue redesign of the Austin State Hospital is nearing completion.
Leaving Money on the Table for Mental Health and Community Well-being Isn’t an Option
In the 2020 U.S. Census, Texas is estimated to have had a 1.9 percent undercount, a potential loss of $1.9 billion per year for the state – and over $19 billion over the next decade.
For Uvalde, Sympathy is Not Enough
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health grieves with Uvalde and Robb Elementary School.
In Light of Recent Tragedies, a Call for Education
We believe that accurate information is an important part of coping and resilience in the wake of gun violence.
For our state hospitals, we need to go all the way
We’re not just designing buildings; we’re designing a continuum of care.
Seizing the opportunity to transform our state hospitals
We’re not just building a building, we’re designing a continuum of care.